Chinese
guòyú
Meaning: too; excessively; overly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

這次的報告準備得過於倉促,細節上還有很多疏漏。
这次的报告准备得过于仓促,细节上还有很多疏漏。
This report was prepared too hastily; there are still many omissions in the details.
他的看法過於主觀。
His view is too subjective.
他這個人過於自負,從不聽取別人的意見。
He is too conceited and never listens to others' opinions.
這篇文章過於冗長,讀起來令人感到疲憊。
This article is too long-winded; it makes one feel tired reading it.

Usage Notes

Used as an adverb before adjectives or verbs to indicate that something exceeds a proper limit.

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